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'I'm happy for the truth to come out': Burgess speaks
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'I'm happy for the truth to come out': Burgess speaks

The Souths captain has broken his silence about his club’s sexting controversy ahead of do-or-die match.

  • by Andrew Webster

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'It’s an insult': family plan to sue NSW Police over crash

'It’s an insult': family plan to sue NSW Police over crash

Gai Vieira’s family have announced they will take legal action over the crash that has left her in a coma.

  • by Eva Kolimar
House prices in capital cities fall for the first time in years

House prices in capital cities fall for the first time in years

The big markets of Sydney and Melbourne have played a large role in the national decline.

  • by Marnie Banger
Trump put a gun to China's head - we're in the crossfire
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Trump put a gun to China's head - we're in the crossfire

Trump's simplistic view of trade is a threat to the global economy, the rest of Asia, Australia and his own country too.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Australia in bottom 3 nations on environmental policies

Australia in bottom 3 nations on environmental policies

Two key issues have left Australia languishing near the bottom of the wealthy nations pile in a global report.

  • by Fergus Hunter
Kim and Moon embrace during high-stakes summit

Kim and Moon embrace during high-stakes summit

Hundreds of North Koreans wearing suits and traditional dresses greeted Moon, carrying flowers, waving unified flags.

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'In three days we lost it all': Strawberry farms devastated

'In three days we lost it all': Strawberry farms devastated

Tonnes of strawberries dumped as Queensland Premier announces a $1 million fund to counter sabotage.

  • by Lucy Stone
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Cyclists aren't the problem. Aggressive, entitled car drivers are

Australians are happy to support and excuse deadly violence by drivers because of the dominant motoring culture.

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    Men in grey suits have misjudged the level of anger

    Politicians are fond of invoking the iron law of arithmetic, at least when it comes to toppling their leaders.

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      Who, in the real world, thinks that shutting down music festivals is going to help win the war on drugs?

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        Meet Bob, the 102-year-old man who planted 7000 trees

        Meet Bob, the 102-year-old man who planted 7000 trees

        He was one of New Zealand's great plantsman: founder of an arboretum and curator of one of the largest collections of Mexican oaks in the world.

        • by Peter Malcouronne
        Four big kitchen trends for 2019 and two you can farewell

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        'Deficient': Allianz sent customers to wrong insurance documents

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        Allianz's processes for ensuring its website content complied with the law were "deficient", the royal commission heard on Tuesday.

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        Watching stocks in Sydney.

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        • by Lucy Battersby
        First annual home price fall in six years

        First annual home price fall in six years

        • by Marnie Banger
        Trump has put a gun to China's head and we're in the crossfire
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        Trump has put a gun to China's head and we're in the crossfire

        • by Stephen Bartholomeusz

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        Game of Thrones named outstanding drama at 2018 Emmy Awards
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        Game of Thrones named outstanding drama at 2018 Emmy Awards

        The 2018 Emmy Awards are about to begin. Join us for our live coverage of TV's big night.

        • by Melissa Singer, Karl Quinn & Michael Idato
        Director Glenn Weiss proposes during Emmys acceptance speech

        Director Glenn Weiss proposes during Emmys acceptance speech

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        • by Broede Carmody

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        The six types of teenage spirituality in Australia

        The six types of teenage spirituality in Australia

        • by Andrew Singleton, Anna Halahoff, Gary D Bouma & Mary Lou Rasmussen
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        Bonding with a teen is important, but don't force the connection

        Bonding with a teen is important, but don't force the connection

        Just remember, the average 13-year-old is not known for a deep desire to talk to her parents.

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        Forget million-dollar homes: The Millennials chasing a different dream

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        'I'm happy for truth to come out': Sam Burgess addresses sexting scandal
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        'I'm happy for truth to come out': Sam Burgess addresses sexting scandal

        Souths captain Sam Burgess has broken his silence about his club’s sexting controversy ahead of the blockbuster preliminary final against the Roosters.

        • by Andrew Webster
        How Cook set up Souths' last-minute win by going against his instincts

        How Cook set up Souths' last-minute win by going against his instincts

        Souths hooker Damien Cook passed the ball to Adam Reynolds for all three of his field goals. But it took a lot of self control.

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